Recruitment Coordinator

January 5, 2007

Recruitment Coordinator

Network ESL

China

Dear Sir or Madam:

My name is Andrew Kurjata, and I am a Canadian citizen who has recently graduated from the Global TESOL College with a certificate in teaching TESOL. This training, along with practical teaching experience, makes me an excellent candidate for a position at your institute.

I am actively seeking to secure an EFL teaching position in China. I have studied Chinese culture and language at a university level and am now interested in having a first-hand experience in your fascinating country. Not only do what I want to learn more about life in China, but I would also like to master the Mandarin language by immersing myself in it.

I feel I easily meet the criteria needed to be a first-rate English teacher. In addition to my formal training in the TESOL program, I have practical experience working professionally as a university-level tutor. Here I have helped my peers perfect their English skills, and a vast amount of my work has been with foreign-exchange students who are learning English as a second language for the first time. Thus, I fully understand the challenges of perfecting a new language, and have proven myself capable of helping others achieve this goal. My academic achievements, which include a GPA of 4.12 and numerous scholastic awards, all reflect my English skills and strong sense of motivation. Beyond this, I am the editor-in-chief of Over the Edge (the official newspaper of the University of Northern British Columbia), a position that makes me responsible for organizing, managing, and teaching a staff of reporters and photographers on a daily basis. All of this displays my leadership skills and my broad interest in reading, writing, learning, and teaching.

Finally, I possess excellent people skills. This can be seen in my work experience as a sales representative for Vector Marketing Canada, a Marketing Assistant for the Innovation Resource Centre, a host at Boston Pizza restaurant, and a reporter for Over the Edge. To succeed in these positions it has been vital for me to have effective communication, education, and customer-relations skills, with the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of people in a very short time. I have worked with people ranging from students to top-level businessmen, and have proven to be very adaptable to new situations.

I look forward to hearing from you and being able to demonstrate my ability and commitmentto providing first-rate training in the English language. I also have a friend (Shalina Edge) who is fully qualified and interested in teaching at your institute, and we would not mind sharing accommodations in order to save money. I have pasted our resumes and contact information below and attached photos. For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at or by phone at (250) 562-5431.

Sincerely,

Andrew Kurjata

Enc. Resume

Resume for Andrew Kurjata

Andrew Kurjata

207 Claxton Cres.

Prince George, BC, V2M 5X6

(250) 562-5431

Skills Summary: Well-organized and reliable individual, with experience in self-employment and leadership positions. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, developed in professional positions. Teaching experience and training as a high school and university tutor, newspaper editor, and TESOL graduate. First-rate English skills developed through academic studies and professional positions. Developed people skills as sales representative for international company.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Editor Sept 2005- present

Over the Edge Newspaper, Prince George

•began as news editor with responsibility of finding and assigning stories of interest, conducting interviews, and researching and writing articles

•promoted to Editor-in-Chief responsible for recruiting and managing full staff of editors, writers, photographers and other positions and updating website, in addition to previous responsibilities

Tutor Jan 2005-June 2005

University of Northern BC Learning Skills Centre, Prince George

•help students develop writing and study skills

•aid students learning English as a second language

Host May 2005-Dec 2005

Boston Pizza Spruceland, Prince George

•help train new employees

•greet and seat customers; take payment and orders

Marketing Assistant May 2004-Aug 2004

Innovation Resource Centre, Prince George

•oversaw the completion of a brochure on economic cluster development throughout British Columbia to be used internationally

•wrote a report on the transportation infrastructure of north-central BC for the ongoing BC Regional Science and Technology Council PIC report

•organized annual golf tournament; researched local trade issues

Sales Representative June 2003-Aug 2003

Vector Marketing Canada, Prince George, BC

•demonstrated products in one-on-one environment

•aided in training of new employees

Other positions include production worker for Winton Global forestry (summer 2006) general labourer at PG Golf and Curling Club (summer 2005), and PG Youth Soccer referee (summer 1997-summer 2003).

EDUCATION

University of Northern British Columbia, 4th Year Sept 2003-present

•majoring in International Studies and Political Science

•GPA 4.12

Graduated with honours Sept 1998-June 2003

•DP Todd Secondary School, Prince George

HOBBIES & AWARDS

•awards include numerous scholarships, membership in International Golden Key Society, DP Todd Award for All-Round Student, and high-school valedictorian

•certified English-as-a-second-language teacher in the TESOL program

•member of WUSC (World University Service of Canada), UNBC rec soccer league

•soccer (player and referee), skiing, backpacking, hiking, basketball

•musician: piano, guitar, saxophone

REFERENCES

Ms. Lyn Benn

LSC Coordinator

Learning Skills Centre

Tel: (250)960-6365

email:

Ms. Maggie Gilbert

Managing Editor

Over the Edge

Tel: (250) 960-5633

email:

Mr. Ken Wilkening

Professor, International Studies

University of Northern British Colombia

(please clearly label e-mail and purpose of e-mail)

Mr. Rodney Gainer

Tech Sector Development

Innovation Resource Centre

Tel: (250) 564-2755

Fax: (250) 564-2754

Cover letter for Shalina Edge

My name is Shalina Edge and I am a Canadian citizen currently seeking a job teaching English as a Second Language. I have recently graduated from Global TESOL College and believe that I would be an excellent addition to your institute.

I am actively searching for a teaching job in China and would like a job at your institute because it would allow me the opportunity to work with students, and help them learn English in a positive environment. I am an outgoing person, and will do my best to teach students so that they have a positive experience learning the English Language, and will both retain what they have learnt and recommend the institute to others. I also have an interest in learning different languages: I am fluent in English and French and have studied German, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin. It is my hope that an opportunity such as this to live and work in China would enable me to improve my Mandarin language skills. Furthermore, my experience learning a variety of foreign languages has allowed me to become familiar with a number of language teaching and learning techniques.

As you will see on the resume that I have enclosed, I am a very adaptable person who has worked with students of various ages in one-on-one and group environments. I have not only coached young children in T-Ball, but have also volunteered in kindergarten classes and helped children learn to read. I have also planned and organized events for children and adults alike. As such, I believe that I would be capable of planning a variety of learning activities for students in a classroom setting. I look forward to the opportunity to help enhance the educational experience of the students in your institute.

Should you have any further questions or wish to contact me, please e-mail me at , and I will reply to your e-mail as promptly as possible or telephone me at 962-7925.

Sincerely,

Shalina Edge

Resume for Shalina Edge

Shalina M. Edge

Objective: Looking to teach English as a second language in a positive and enriching environment while experiencing a new culture for a maximum period of six months.

Relevant Experience:

Hart Highway Community Association Prince George, BC

Volunteer T-Ball Coach June 1999, June 2000

· Helped teach children aged three to five how to develop the skills needed to play T-Ball, and cooperate as a team.

Katimavik Prince George, BC

Volunteer Sept. 11/02 – Apr. 09/02

Katimavik is a nonprofit organization which provides youth with volunteer job opportunities and allows them to travel across Canada with a group of peers from around the country.

· Focuses on Leadership skills, conflict resolution, group living, teamwork, adaptability, communication, and tolerance.

· Allows opportunity for participants to work on a second language.

North Perth Parks and Recreation Listowel, ON

Assistant Programs Coordinator Oct. 23/02 – Nov. 17/02

· Aided in the planning of themes and activities intended for daycare programs for children between the ages of four and ten

· Collected information regarding upcoming community events.

· Designed upcoming community events newsletters.

· Updated town web site with regards to calendars and schedules.

· Increased awareness about local art and culture by locating, contacting, interviewing, and finally completing write–ups on local artists and musicians.

Vermilion Forks Elementary School Princeton, BC

Classroom Assistant Feb. 10/03 – Mar. 21/03

· Held a wide range of responsibilities including helping children learn how to read using one-on-one learning techniques, helping teach Fine Arts (music), assisting in directing Kindergarten classes, helping students with grade 5 math, library and office assistance, and computer lab supervision.

Timberline Footfitters Prince George, BC

Sales Clerk June 2003 - February 2007

· Responsible for ensuring that customers receive good service and the proper shoes for their specific needs.

· Helped train new employees.

· Received training with regards to different types of foot problems and how to help customers deal with such problems and passing such information on to customers in order to help them understand how to best deal with their specific foot related issues.

Education: Duchess Park Secondary School Prince George, BC

Diplomas in both English and French June 2002

· Schooling in English and French Immersion programs at Duchess Park Secondary.

· 90% average in all courses, Honour Roll/ Principal’s List.

· Top Student French Immersion.

· Top Student Law/ Geography/ History.

First Aid Jan. 2003

· Successfully completed basic First Aid training course

TESOL Certification Oct. 2005

· Successfully completed TESOL course

University of Northern British Colombia

· Completed four years of studies at UNBC, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies.

Hobbies and Interests:

· Keen interest to learn a foreign language

· Playing guitar

· Visual arts and crafts

References:

Mr. Fred Clendenning Prince George, BC

Retired President,

Hart Highway Community Association

1 (250) 962-7030 (home)

Ken Wilkening Prince George, BC

Professor, International Studies

University of Northern British Colombia

(please clearly label e-mail and purpose of e-mail)

Louise Sjoberg Prince George, BC

Manager

Timberline Footfitters

www.tlpg.com (please label e-mail attn: Louise)

1 (250) 562-4047